Sunday, December 16, 2007

7 random things

Considering that just about every post I do is random, and the fact that I have done this once before, I may have trouble with this one. Laura tagged me.

Here are the rules:Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog.Share 7 random or weird things about yourself.Tag 7 people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I have a bad habit of cracking my finger joints. I started doing it when I began learning the saxophone way back in 5th grade. Or was it the 4th? Anyway, it drives people crazy. So I continue to do it. : ) I can crack my toes, too. But just the big toes.

2. I can do a painless blood draw. When I started phlebotomy classes, I really really paid attention to the tips our instructor gave us to keep the stick pain to a minimum. I also learned other tips over time from my patients...the one that seems to help people the most is to take a cleansing breath IN as the needle goes in. It's an acceptance thing. Also, when I tell the patient that I am about to do it, I say "You might feel a little pinch" instead of saying "stick". It's nicer, psychologically.

3. If I am afraid to do something, having someone tell me that I am a wuss or a chicken forces me to do it. I can't stand the thought of being a sissy about anything. And that sometimes get me into trouble.

4. I'm watching "Chicago" on the laptop as I type on the other computer.

It's always cool to learn more about you Susan! You were sooo cool with that car. And I agree with you on the comfort thing. My Mother has been trying to get me to dress up since I was a kid and it still doesn't work. Don't wanna, don't make me!

Click on this link when you are having a bad day and need a giggle

A Glossary for newcomers to the blog:

"Embrace your Inner Sheep": You'll just have to read back a ways for the explanation of that one.

FTS (Also known as F*** the Swainsons): When you just cannot, under any circumstances, get out and look at another bird today. That's it. I don't care what it is. F*** the Swainsons!

The Flock: A group of women (and a few men thrown in for good measure) who met here in Cyberspace and now travel together to birding festivals. We are unique in this because birders don't usually travel in "packs".

Learning Lemur: (See Science Chimp)

RAPTOR: A Cincinnati-based rehab center for birds of prey (also where I work)

Science Chimp: A term coined by Julie Zickefoose. Meaning anyone who sees something nature-oriented (whether it be scat or bones or the scene of a predator strike) and MUST figure out the circumstances. There is much grunting and "eep-eep-eeping" involved in a full-on Science Chimp display. Someone who is learning the art of Chimping can be called a "Learning Lemur".

"Squeee!": This is a noise you make when something is so cute or perfect, no other word will do.

"What? Lynne has herpes?": What your blogger heard and said during a quiet moment at an owl prowl when someone said that Lynne (Hasty Brook) has groupies.